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NJ street, between 14th and 18th streets, formerly
owned by the parents OF John Daily, the muir
derer, was interviewed by the representative of
THE STAR this morning and made the following
statement:
'In November last bought from Mr.. Kennedy
the property known as Nc. 1432 NJ street, and
the validity of the title became somewhat ac-
quanted with the history OF the Dailys, and incl
dentally learned that John Daily entertained
count OF some rancied grievance regarding his
(Mr. Kennedy') purchase Of the lot rom Johns
father: was unable to discover, however, that
he had any just cause for hard feelings SO Tar as
Mr.. Kennedy was concerned, or that Mr.. Ken
nedy had acted in any manner other
than fairly ,o. and nonora6ly toward any
into the possession OF Mir. Kennedy iu 1853, and In
1876 he decided One-half the lot TO Michael Daily,
and the other half to Wtnifred his wife. Win1fred
was for many years servant In the family of Mr.
Kennedy, and married Michael Daily, Johns
father, when both were wen advanced In years
She was me second wife, Johns mother having
premises small frame house OF two rooms, and in
this they lived, barely existing upon the proceeds
Of the @ saie &c OF the milk OF two cows. which they
stand, miSerably poor and the son, John. rendered
them no assistance whatever. Wfnifred died July
chased the LOT, paying Tor it what was at that time
fair price. Michael Daily and the heirs Of Wini-
fred joined tn the conveyance, and shortly there
ter is that John Daily. at the time Of his fathers
death, was not aware that the lot had passed
out OF the old mans possession. When the fact
and he was verribiy incensed against Mr.. KENNEDY,
and believe contemplated suit to recover, but
nsesssason ana Sny reveaea the legary q sne
tuted. From that time on John, who was an
idle. dissofdte man. spending his time "a an In
nss oyss
saw that the property which his father had parted
with Tor 9 small sum had been sold to me tor an
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k@ THE BUILDERS AID AND INVESTMENT
0|5 ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON, D. C.
ORGANIZED MAY 26, 1887.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, 10000; SHARES S1O
SHARE.
A limited number of shares can vet be obtained ON
application to W. E. WRIGfiT Secretary
Room 13, st. Cloud Building, 9th and sts.
JNO. A. PRESCOTT. Treasurer,
Jy0-Sw 1416 Ut. NV.
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TAX RETURNS FOR Iss7-ss.

AUDlIUR OFflCE 1OFlh SoON1
YoRKvILLE, S. c., November 80, 1887.
4 CCORDING to law, the TAX BOOKS OF
N YORK COUNTY, for the fiscal year com
mencing November 1st, 1887, will be open from
JANUARY IND, 1888, UNTIL FEBRUARY
10Th, 1883, inclusive. The Auditor will attend
at the following places and times to take the
tax returns of the several taxpayers or YORK
county for the fiscal year 1857:
At Rock Hill, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, January ., 3D., 5
and 6, 1888.
At Coates Tavern, Saturday, January I, 1888.
At Fort Mill, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, January Q, 10 and 1l,'1SSS.
At Neely's Store, Ebenezertownship, Thurs
day, January II, 1888.
At Massey's Store, Friday, January ID, 1888.
At Yorkville, Saturday, January IA, lSsS.
At Clay Hill, Monday, January Is, 1855.
At Thompson's Mill, Tuesday, January II,
At Bethel, Wednesday, January IS, 1883.
At Glover, Thursday, January 10, lSSS.
At Bethany, Friday, January ~, 1888; 1000
At Blacks, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, January %, "A and %, 1883.
At Grover, Thursday, January 70, 1883.
At Moore's, Friday, January y, 1888.
At Hickory Grove, Saturday, January %,
1883.
At Rainev's. Monday, January 30, 1888.
At Bullock's Creek, Tuesday, January 81,
1883.
At McConnellsville, Wednesday, February
l, 1888.
At Bratton's Store, Thursday, February 2,
1888.
And at Yorkville from February 3 to Feb
ruary 90, inclusive, at which time the books
will close and penalties attach to all delin-
quents.
All changes in ownership of real estate are
required to be reported at the time of making
return.
All male residents in York county, between
the ages Of 2l and so, are liable to poll tax.
w. B. WILLIAMS, Auditor.
November 30 ~ II
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OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
YORK COUNTY.

YORK COUNTY,
YoRKvILLE, S. c., September Il, 1887.
IN conformity to law, my Books will Re open
for the COLLECTION OF STATE AND
COUNTY TAXES, for the fiscal year COM
mencing November 1st, 1886, on SATURDAY,
THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, and will re-
main open until THURSDAY, THE 18TH
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1887.
TAX LEvIEs.
Levy for State purposes, At mills on the 81.
Levy for Ordinary County purposes, 3! mills
on the 81.
Levy for Railroad &c. & L.. N. g. l Clio mills
nthe 81.
Levy for School purposes, 2 mills on the 81.
Aggregating 10 7-20 mills on the dollar.
In addition to the above, a special levy, to
pay the interest on Cherokee Railroad Bonds,
Of q mills on the dollar on all property in
Cherokee Township, making a total levy Of
II 3-5 mills on all property in that township.
Also ONE DOLLAR on all taxable polls, be-
tween the ages Of 81 and SO years.
For the accommodation Of tax 1 will
attend at the following places, on the days
named:- .
At Yorkville, from Wednesday, 23rd day of
November. to Thursday, l5thday of December.
after which day the books will be closed and
the Is per cent. penalty will attach.
u.s. BY Act of the General Assembly, there
can be no extension Of time on this collection.
H. A: D. NELLY, County Treasurer
September IA 81 tt
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ATLANTA'S REIGN OF TERROR.

On the night succeeding the prohibition
election in Atlanta, a highly respectable
young white man, Charnell Hightower, a
Photographic printer by occupation, was
assaulted by a party of drunken negroes on
account of his prohibition principles, and
struck on the head with a rock. The blow
fractured the skull, from the effects of
which young Hightower died the follow
ing Wednesday. His supposed murderers
have been arrested, but an investigation
has not yet been held. This murder has
created great excitement in Atlanta, it be-
ing a legitimate result of the licensed sys-
tenn and following the prohibition defeat
even before the result was officially declar-
ed.
In addition to the above occurrence, At
lanta correspondence of December 1, to the
New York Herald says:
The negroes, since the election, have
been conducting themselves in a lawless
manner, and have created an incipient
reign of ten ror in the residence portion OF
the city. Nightly they gather n dindulge
in the vilest of Billingsgate. Women out
after nightfall are subjected to this and
kindred indecencies.
The latest discovery Of their barbarous
practices was made to-day at No. 7 Jones
alley. From beneath the building a semi
nude negress, whose clothing was torn into
shreds, wa rescued almost frozen to death.
She was fourteen years of age, and told
how she had been dragged to the spot,
forced to drink Whiskey at the peril OF her
life, and then thrown beneath the house
and assaulted.
Mr.. William Rosser, son of the great
cotton warehouseman Of Atlanta, had a
bloody encounter with a negro burglar at
his house this morning. Soon after day
light he was awakened by a noise, and ob-
served a very large negro walking stealth
lily in the hallway. Mr.. Rosser took his
pistol and stepped to the door. The negro
did not seem to fear the revolver. and with
an oath dashed at Mr.. Rosser, who pulled
the trigger. There was a flash and a re-
port, and then Mr.. Rosser found himself
clasped in the negro's arms. There was a
tussle, and in it the two men fell against a
railing which gave way, and they both fell
down the stairway into the basement, the
negro uppermost.
Instantly the burglar sprang to his feet
and rushed up the stairway. Mr.. Rosser
grabbed a railing and following the negro
hit him a severe blow, knocking him
down. In the scufle that followed they
rushed into Mr.. Rosser's room. On a
chair was a large knife which Mr.. Rosser
grabbed. He then began cutting and
slashing the negro. With each stroke the
blood anne and the negro quickly cried
for quarter. Mr.. Rosser led him to the
front door to call help, but the instant the
door was opened the burglar began fight
ing again. Mr.. Rosser again resorted to
his knife, but the negro finally shook him
off and made his escape. His tracks were
marked with blood for several blocks.
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AN ORDINANCE

To define the limits Of a fire district within the
town of Yorkville and to prevent the erection
of structures of any other material than that
prescribed.
Section l. That the entire limits of the said
town shall be deemed a fire district eXceptsuch
portion thereof as lies ut least a half mile to the
East and at least a fourth of a mile to the West
of Congress Street.
Sec. 2. That no person shall erect a structure
other than of brick or stone upon any OF the
lots fronting on said street, without a special
permit from the Town Council based upon a
resolution duly entered upon the Minutes {;
and in every other portion of the fire district
all structures shall, in the absence of a like
permit, be erected of good lumber, we'll sea-
soned, upon brick or stone pillars, with chin
news and hearths made of the same material,
and with tin or iron roofing.
Sec. 3. Any person who shall violate. or at
tempt to violate any of the provisions of this
Ordinance, shall be fined in a sum not less than
twenty-five dollars or imprisoned not less than
fifteen days, for each offence.
Sec. 4 For each day that the structure shall be
permitted to stand after a conviction under Sec
tons 2 and 3abovea new offence shall be DEEM
ed committed for which the offending party
shall be amenable as under Section 3.
GEORGE II. O'LEARY, Intendant.
f. A, GILBERT. Clerk,
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Description of our Premiums.

Is a first-class vehicle in every respect, made
of the best materials, and is known as the pl-
ano box STYLE, which. has become the most
popular buggy now in use. 1t is hung on the
celebrated Brewster Side-bar Oil tempered
springs, which are the most comfortable, and,
therefore the most widely used SIDE spring. IL y
is full leather trimmed with "lazy back"
Savern patent wheels, steel tire, best steel fan
tail, double collar axles. It is painted a rich!
black. The buggy is a good one and will give
satisfaction. Its worth $50 and is furnished 10
us by Mr.. NJ. G. WILLIS, manufacturer OF
and dealer in buggies, carriages DC, ana may
be seen by calling at his factory in this place.
THE FURNITURE.
The set of Furniture embraces TEN pieces
and is made of black walnut, handsomely fin
ished. The following pieces comprise the set 4:
One marble-top Dresser, with large Mirror;
one marble-top Wash Stand, with Mirror one
marble-top Table; one Bedstead; one Towel
Rack and five Chairs, including a Rocker.
This Furniture was procured from Mr.. GEO.
Fl. O'LEARY, Yorkville's largest dealer in that
line, and car be relied upon as being OF the
latest STYLE ard superior quality. The Furnl-
ture can be seen and examined at any tim by
calling at Mr.. O'Leary's showroom.
THE SHOT GUN.
The Shot Gun is known as the New Baker,"
and will be made under the direct supervision
of Mr.. w. II. BAKER, who has had much eXpe-
shooting and wearing qualities he guarantees
that it shall be equal to any gun made in this
country or in Europe. The barrels will be of
the best English stub-twist, the rightmodified
choke and the left full choke, thus we'll adapt
ING the gun for shooting birds on the wing, or
SQUIRRELS. The barrels will be 80 inches in
length, and the entire weight Of the gun Il
pounds. 1t will have all the latest improve
ments, including extension rib, ~checkered pis-
toll grip stock, rubber butt-plate. low circular
hammers, solid strikers, rebounding locks, top
takes up all wear in the hinge.joint, preventing
the gun from becoming loose and shaky. The
manufacturers claim that the "New Baker" is
the most symmetrical, the best balanced and
neatest looking gun of its class ever before Of
ro.ol - tbo ,,,hj;o Of tho nrioa
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OLDER THAN THE OBEL1sK.-"A fine
tree, that?"
Eyes, but it is rather young"
"'Rather young" Why it is over 300
years DID," ,
' "That may be-" returned the second
speaker, who combines with his profession
of architecture a profound knowledge of
forestry, ''but that is not very old for a
tree" ,
"Perhaps not for Europe or Asia, but
recollect that this is a new country" OBJ.
served the reporter, who had accompanied
him to Central park, where a handsome
oak tree attracted their attention.
"How old do you think that obelisk ls"'
inquired the architect.
IA little over 5000 years."
"Well what would you think if l told
you that in one of the younger states OF
the Union T had sat under a tree that was
full grown and vigorous when the Egyp-
tians were toiling on that shaft?"
II presume 1 should have to believe
YOU" ~
y "As you please about that. But l have
Clipped bark off a pine tree in Calaveras
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county, CAL, that spread shade over many
square feet of ground before those pot
hooks were carved on the side of that COL
umn. This tree that I speak of is sup
posed to be the oldest tree in the world.
its age is estimated at $500 years. The
climate of the Pacific slope seems to be
wonderfully p~reservative for trees OF its
kind"
"Could a tree we live that long in this
climate?"
81 doubt it. No tree certainly ever has.
But when you speak of this being a new
country, bear in mind that all countries
were made about the same time and trees
were not made by men."-NeW York Mail
and Express.
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THE WATERBURY WATCH.

UyHE WATERBURY, WATCH is not a
toy, as many suppose, but a good reliable
t%ime-keeper. The Waterbury Watch is an
American invention and it is sold at a price
s.. 5O-which will hardly repair the finer
watches. 1t is not cheap because it is poorly
made, but because it is unique and simple Ill
construction.
SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES.
I have the largest assortment Of Spectacles
and EYEGLASSES in Yorkville.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of various
kinds and styles. :,
Repair work is a specially with me and all
work entrusted to my care will receive prompt
attention. A. 5. Agent.
November % AZ ~
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CLERKS SALE.
South Carolina--York County.

IN COMMON PLEAS.
John W.. Simril, Administrator, and others,
Plaintiffs, against Fannie D.. Bigger and
others.
TN obedience to the Decree of the Court
made in the above entitled cause, 1 will ex-
pose to public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE,
on the
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT,
All that piece, parcel and tract of land sit
uated in York county and State aforesaid, on
the west bank of Catawba River, adjoining
lands of Martha E. McFadden, Z. P. Steele,
Mrs. Margaret Steele, S. D.. Simril and Will
liam Stanton, containing 404 ACRES, more or
less.
TERMS OF SALE.
One half cash; balance of purchase money
on a credit of twelve months, with interest
from day Of sale, secured by the purchasers
bond and a mortgage of the premises. CThe
purchaser to have the option of paying his or
her entire bid in CASH. Purchaser to pay for
papers.
JOS. +. WALLACE, G.. c. Pls.
December 40 At
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina--YOrk County.

IN COMMON PLEAS.
Sarah A. Isom against Nancy Z. Brown and
others.
IN obedience to the Decree Of the Court made
in the above entitled cause, l will expose to
public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT,
All that tract or parcel of land situated in York
county and State aforesaid, on the waters OF
the South Fork of Fishing Creek, bounded by
lands of James L. Guy, Mrs. Ella Wilson, ).
N. Strait, and others, and containing
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES,
More or less.
TERMs-One half Cash balance of purchase
money payable in twelve months, with interest
from day Of sale, secured by purchasers bond
and mortgage of the premises. (The purcha-
ser to have the privilege of paying his or her
entire bid in CASH. Purchaser to pay for pa
pers.
Dhcember 40 At
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SIMPLY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
me, sir, are you the son Of my old friend
Peterson?
B-No, ! am not related to him at all.
Al knew it as soon as l laid eyes on
YOU, T was struck at once with your mar
velous lack of resemblance to him. The
way you don't look like him is simply be-
wildering."
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina---York County.

out ooNA
IN COMMON PLEAS.
Carroll & Carpenter against James W.. Black
and others.-Complaint to Foreclose Mort
gage.
IN obedience to a Decree Of Foreclosure
made in the above entitled cause, I will ex-
pose to public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE,
on the
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT,
All the right, title and interest Of anne w.
Black, (the same being the one undivided half
~interest) in all that piece, parcel or tract of land
situated in York county and State aforesaid,
on waters of Buffalo Creek, bounded by lands
of Charles B. Byers, Sallie Blalock, Jessie
Blanton, J. D.. f. Duncan, Allen Huskey and
others, and containing
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT
acres, more or less.
TERMs-One half Cash balance of purchase
money payable at twelve months with interest
from day of sale, secured by bond and mort
gage. Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. F. WALLACE, c. c. Pls.
December 40 1T
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

ny virtue of a writ Of fieri facias to me di-
rected, will be sold between the legal
hours Of Sherit's sale, on the MON
JANUARY NEWT,
At York Court House, the following property
to wit:
The plantation whereon the defendant now
resides, situated on the waters of Buffalo Creek
in Cherokee township, bounded by lands of e:
II. Bridges, DR.. John G. Black and others, and
containing two hundred acres, more or less:
One house and lot in Blacks Station, situated
on corner Of John and Carolina streets. Also,
one other house and lot in Black Station, stu
ated on Chester street. Levied on at the suits
of w. f. Smith, II. L.. Black and Lipscomb q
Howe and others, as the property of j. d. r.
Duncan. CStZo
~ Terms cash, or the property to be read
vertised for resale on the next Sales-Day, ct
the risk of the former purchaser. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
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D%ECEIvING THE DoGs.-When COM
PEELED to travel all night, the Siberian ma
tives always make a practice of stopping
just before sunrise and allowing their dogs
to get to sleep. They argue that if a dog
gets to sleep while it is yet dark and
wakes up in an hour and finds the sun
shining, he will suppose that he has had a
full nights rest and will travel all day
without thinking of being tired. One
hours stop, however, at any other time
will he of no use whatever.-Boston Judge
and Juru.
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A SCIENTIFIC ScoRCHER.-Small Hulk
leyan-I say, nanny, dis yer friziology
say if a chile hab a narm long nun 10
reach to de sur wen he's Dawn, ne lone
be dead m berried seventy-fve yeah TO
eber he gwine feel de sco'ch.
NANNY (severely)-An'nias S'phiry
Nebcudnezzah Jones, shut dat ar book, m
20 split de kindlin' m rest my po' brain.
Pears likes if too much larnin' III make
me mad.-Harper's Bazar.